Kalinga lancers anthem released
Bhubaneswar : IDCO-MCl Kalinga lancers launched its official anthem titled ‘Jazba hai Jeet ka’ in the presence of I Srinivas, Developmen Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha on Thursday at the State Secretariat. Conceptualised by Prelude and Vighnanz, the anthem will be broadcast on all television channels, radio stations, and other popular social media like Facebook and Youtube to reach out to all hockey fans across the globe. “Kalinga lancers has offered a platform to several aspiring players across the State. It is not merely a release of an anthem for a franchise but infusing of a sports culture in the State. To create a deep interest in sports so that the city over a period of time will emerge as a major sporting destination for both national and international matches. The new stadium with its upgraded facilities will also be dedicated to the game. The purpose is to make Bhubaneswar emerge as a major hub for international hockey. It has already received acknowledgment of IHF,” added Srinivas. The lyric penned by Vighnanz, the band from Cuttack spells motivation and the will to win in every word. Sung by Vighnanz, the video of the anthem features the players all geared up for their first match of the Hockey India league. The video also features internationally acclaimed dancer Harihar Dash extending some dance moves. Shooting and editing of the anthem has been done by Film and Media School, KIIT University. “We are very happy the way it has come out. It took over a month to compose it. It reflects the value of hockey as a sport, which is very important for the State,” said Vishal Dev, CMD, IDCO.
IOCl sponsors Kalinga lancers
Bhubaneswar : A two-member delegation of Indian Oil Corporation limited (IOCl) on Wednesday, visited IDCO office and handed over the sponsorship amount to Hockey India league’s Odisha team ‘Kalinga lancers’. IDCO being one of the major promoters of the team, CMD, Bishal Dev received the cheque amounting Rs87, 21, 900/- from Ramjee Ram, ED (PROJECT) and WR Borbora, GM (HR) of IOCl at IDCO office. Speaking on the occasion Ramjee Ram said “As per the CSR policy of Indian Oil, we have been actively involved in promoting sports, game and also sports person all over India. We all are aware about Orissa’s rich hockey culture. We feel proud to be a part of the team representing a state like Odisha which has produced talents like Dillip Tirkey, Prabodh Tirkey, lajrush Barla and many more in the past and wish the team all the best for the tournament ahead”.
AG enters Srikrushna memorial football semis
Bhubaneswar : Accountant General (AG) Odisha barged into to the semifinals by defeating Mangala Club of Cuttack by 1-0 goal in the 9th Srikrushna Biswal Memorial Football Tournament by defeating Sports Hostel of Cuttack at Indira Maidan here on Thursday. Prakash Jena of the winning team nailed the winning goal and bagged the man of the match award. In the last quarterfinal match on Friday, Yazdani Club-73 would meet Gallant Club of Cuttack.
OCA to host CCl matches on Feb 8
Bhubaneswar : Odisha Cricket Association is going to add another feather in its cap by hosting two matches of Celebrity Cricket league at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 8, informed OCA secretary Asirbad Behera in a Press Meet in Cuttack on Thursday. In our country cricket is religion and cinema is the biggest entertainment medium. To spread the message of one country and togetherness the CCl played a vital role, said Bengal Tigers owner Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor.
Saheed to meet Rising in NMB cricket semis
Bhubaneswar : Tukuna Sahu’s ton has been gone to vain while Pragati Sporting suffered defeat from Saheed Sporting by four wickets in the quarterfinal match of the Narendra Mohan Bhuyan Memorial All-Odisha Cricket Tournament here at BJB College Ground on Thursday. Batting first, Tukuna scored 106 but the real changer of the match was Swayam Singh Samant who scalped five wickets by giving 27 runs and bundle out Pragati for 198 runs in 35.3 overs. In reply, Rakesh Patnaik and Rasmi Ranjan Parida scored 73 and 57 runs respectively and Saheed Sporting reached the winning target by losing six wickets in 36.2 overs. Swayam Singh Samant of the winning team bagged the man of the match award and team would meet Rising Student in the semifinal on Friday.
Brief Score: Pragati Sporting 198/10 in 35.3 overs(Tukuna Sahu 106(13x4 3x6), Gouri Sankar Biswal 26(4x4) Abhijeet Barik 22(3x4); Swayam Sing Samant 5/27, Manoj Barik 2/63 lost to Saheed Sporting201/6 in 36.2 overs(Rakesh Patnaik 73(12x4), Rashmi Ranjan Parida 57 (4x4,2x6), Rakesh Gochayat 24* (2x4,1x6); Niranjan Behera 2/36) by 4 wickets.
4 Khel Vikas lifters to take part in School games
Brahmapur : Four Khel Vikas women weightlifters Sitamani Hembram, Pinki Nayak, Jyoti Badamundi and Santilata Nayak are preparing to participate in the U-17 girls categories of the National School Weightlifting Championships to be held in Guwahati, Assam from the January 21 to 23. Representing Gram Vikas Residential School, Kankia. All four girls participating in the national competition finished first in their respective weight categories in the Odisha School State Competition held in December, 2013. Mention may be made that, Sitamani Hembram recently participated in the National Youth Weightlifting Championships held in Guwahati, Assam last month, finishing in the top ten of her weight category, sources said. Pro Sport Development’s Director and Founder, Suheil Tandon told the media persons that he is happy that the young Khel Vikas athletes are gaining exposure in national competitions. “For three of the four girls participating in the competition, this is their first exposure to a national weightlifting meet, and their participation in this event will be crucial to their learning and growth as successful athletes moving forward.”